The first day I arrived in the community (SouthWest Ethiopia, Shishinde (Keffa) District, Wana Bolla Kebele) as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. To my delight, my host...
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When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector of Gisagara District, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. I remember the tears in my eyes...
When I first stepped into Mutakara Village, the air was filled with voices of young people who carried dreams far larger than the opportunities around them. In every conversation, one idea kept returning like a...
“Muri kumva?” Are you hearing? “Murakora?” Are you working? These were some of the first greetings I heard in Kinigi. At first, I thought someone was checking if I could hear them, but I soon...
The world often feels smaller and more connected than we imagine, and my current adventure is a testament to that. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer from Ghana, I’ve traded the vibrant colors and familiar rhythms of...
The very beginning of my stay with my host family in September 2025 gifted me two unforgettable moments that I will carry forever. I arrived around midday on a Sunday and was immediately welcomed...
Some stories are not often shared, mainly because they come with heavy emotions and broken dreams, along with traumatic experiences that a person may have suffered. I am overwhelmed even as I write this story,...
Christmas in Chanyoli is a celebration like no other, filled with vibrant energy and unforgettable moments. The day began with a flurry of activity as people dressed up in their best attire, music echoed throughout...
The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I...
Being a Volunteer is a profound experience that often defies easy definition. My journey as a Volunteer has been fueled by a passion for working with marginalized populations and a commitment to maintaining human dignity...
